Instruments in the
making.

The non-aesthetic qualities of craftsmanship are just as important to quality as what you see on the outside. Many folks miss the beauty inside a fine handmade guitar. The care taken when an instrument is assembled not only reflects the dedication of the builder, but it impacts the integrity and tone of the instrument.



Above: Spine label for Brazilian Rosewood/European
Spruce Madrigal Grand Auditorium. 

Views From The Shop

Photo by: Jeff Sturgill

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Shop Visits

My shop is always open, by appointment, to persons who are seriously interested in purchasing a custom instrument.
It's a lot of fun to discuss needs and pick out woods!

But, my shop is normally a full-time work area and as a result I cannot continue to allow visits by non-clients,
such as other amateur guitar makers and crafts-persons. I have considered doing fee based seminars a couple times a
year but I have not had the time to pursue it.

Hand beveling the edge
of  headstock. 

Left: Body mold.

Right: Side bending machine.

Left: African Blackwood rosette

Right: Brazilian Rosewood back
 and rim.

Right: By always using the full size plan to mark the placement of bracing we ensure accuracy and consistency of tone.

Right: Drill press and jig ensures accuracy of holes for side dot appointments.

Bracing on Brazilian Rosewood
Grand Auditorium back.

Left: Final preps on Bubinga Grand
Concert before spraying.

Right: Gluing soundhole reinforcements.

Right: Solid cherry support
piece for tip of
 Florentine cutaway.

Right: Installing pearl 
perimeter purfling.

Right: Fitting top to sides.